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Katherine Howard
William Nicholson
Anne Boleyn
by Howard Brenton
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the unique portrayal of Anne Boleyn, focusing on her dedication to religious reform and complex relationships. Many find the play engaging, witty, and refreshingly different from other renditions of her story. Some notes suggest pacing issues in dialogue, particularly in the scenes between Anne and Henry, but overall, the play garners more praise than criticism.
Unique perspective on Anne BoleynEngaging and witty dialogueStrong character portrayalsInteresting historical insightsPacing issues in some dialoguesSome scenes felt unnatural
Synopsis
Traditionally seen as either the pawn of an ambitious family maneuvered into the King's bed or as a predator manipulating her way to power, Anneand her ghostare seen in a very different light in Howard Brenton's epic play.
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Publication
PublisherNick Hern Books
Year2011
BindingPaperback
EditionEdition Unstated
Pages128
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781848420991
ISBN-101848420994
eISBN-139781780010212
LCCN2010534825
LCCPR6052.R426 A64 2010
DCC822.914
Anne Boleyn is a British historical play written by Howard Brenton and published by Nick Hern Books in London (2011).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781780010212).
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